MOCK BOARD EXAMINATION IN

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
(April 24, 2009)

1) Suppose A = {2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12}, B = {1, 4, 9, 16} c) π/3

and C = {2, 10} d) π/5
a) A ∪ B = { 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16} 10) Solve for A in the equation: cos2 A = 1 – cos2 A
b) A ∪ B = {4} a) 15°, 125°, 225°, 335°
c) A ∪ B = { 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16) b) 45°, 125°, 225°, 315°
d) A ∪ B = { 1, 4, 9, 16} c) 45°, 135°, 225°, 315°
2) The sum of two numbers is 21, and one number d) 45°, 150°, 220°, 315°
is twice the other. Find the numbers 11) a < b if and only if b – a is ___.
a) 6 and 15 a) negative
b) 2 and 12 b) positive
c) 7 and 14 c) zero
d) 8 and 13 d) none of these
3) If (x + 3) : 10 = (3x – 2) : 8, find ((2x –1). 12) A circle with radius 6 has half its area removed
a) 1 by cutting off a border of uniform width. Find the
b) 4 width of the border
c) 2 a) 2.2
d) 3 b) 1.35
4) In the expansion of (x +4y)12, the numerical c) 3.75
coefficient of the 5th term is d) 1.76
a) 63 360 13) If the radius of the circle is decreased by 20%, by
b) 126 720 how much is its area decreased?
c) 506 880 a) 46%
d) 22 280 b) 36%
5) Determine x, so that: x, 2x + 4, 10x – 4 will be a c) 56%
geometric progression. d) 26%
a) 4 14) Exact angle of the dodecagon is equal to ___
b) 6 deg.
c) 2 a) 135
d) 5 b) 100
6) If angle φ = 2, then angle (180° - φ) = ___. c) 125
a) 65.4° or 1.1416 radian d) 150
b) 64.5° or 1.1614 radian 15) A 50-meter cable is divided into two parts and
c) 45.6° or 1.6141 radian formed into two squares. If the sum of the areas
d) 54.6° or 1.4161 radian is 100 sq. meters, find the difference in length?
7) Suppose A = {2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12}, B = {1, 4, 9, 16} a) 21.5
and C = {2, 10} b) 20.5
a) B ∩ C = { 1, 2, 4, 9, 10, 16} c) 24.5
b) B ∩ C = {0} d) 0
c) B ∩ C = ∅ 16) a > b if and only if ___
a) b is more than 1
d) B ∩ C = {2, 10}
b) a is more than 1
8) The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 34 cm. Find
c) b is zero
the length of the two legs, if one leg is 14 cm
d) b is less than a
longer than the other.
17) The volume of a cube is reduced to ___ if all the
a) 18 and 32 cm
sides are halved.
b) 15 and 29 cm
a) ½
c) 17 and 31 cm
b) ¼
d) 16 and 30 cm
c) 1/8
9) Find the value of x in the equation: csc x + cot x
d) 1/16
= 3.
18) A reservoir is shaped like a square prism. If the
a) π/4
area of its base is 225 sq. cm., how many liters of
b) π/2 water will it hold if its length is 1.5 meters?
 a) 337.5 27) Evaluate: M = lim (x2 –4) / (x – 2)
x→2
b) 33.75
c) 3375 a) 3
d) 3.375 b) 4
19) Find the volume of the sphere whose c) 2
circumference of a great circle is 18 π. d) 5
a) 3984.43 28) The derivative of ln cos x is:
b) 3053.63 a) sec x
c) 3291.68 b) –tan x
d) 3643.03 c) –sec x
20) When the radius of a sphere is increased by d) tan x
16%, what percent is the increase in the volume 29) Find the radius of curvature at any point of the
of the sphere? curve y + ln (cosx) = 0.
a) 16% a) 1
b) 32% b) 1.5707
c) 64% c) cos x
d) 56% d) sec x
21) a ≤ b if and only if either a < b or 30) Find the equation of the normal to x2 + y2 = 1 at
a) a = 0 the point (2, 1)
b) b = 1 a) X = 3Y
c) a = b b) X = 2Y
d) none of these c) X = Y
22) Find the equation of the directrix of the parabola d) X = 4Y
y2 = 16x. 31) If a < b & b < c, then ___
a) x = - 4 a) a < c
b) x = - 8 b) c < a
c) x = 4 c) a > c
d) x = 8 d) c > a
23) The diameter of a circle described by 9x2 + 9y2+2 32) What is the integral of (3t – 1)3 dt?
= 16 is ___. a) (1/12) (3t – 1)4 + c
a) 4/3 b) (1/12) (3t –4)4 + c
b) 16/9 c) (1/4) (3t –1)4 + c
c) 8/3 d) (1/4) (3t – 1)3 + c
d) 4 33) Find the value of (1 + I)5 , where I is an imaginary
24) If the points (-2, 3), (x, y) and (-3, 5) lie on a number.
straight line, then the equation of the line is ___. a) 1 – i
a) x – 2y – 1 = 0 b) 1 + i
b) 2x + y – 1 = 0 c) –4 (1 +i)
c) x + 2y – 1 = 0 d) 4 (1 + i)
d) 2x + y + 1 = 0 34) If a < b, then a + c < b + c, and a – c < b – c if c
25) Find the location of the vertex of the parabola is
defined by the equation: y =x2 – 4x + 1 a) subtracted from a only
a) (2, 3) b) added to b only
b) (-2, 3) c) subtracted from b only
c) (2, -3) d) any real number
d) (-2, -3) 35) If a < b & c < d, then
26) a > 0 if and only if ___ a) a + c < b –d
I. a is positive b) a + b < b + d
II. a is negative c) a + d < b + c
III. –a < 0 d) none of these
IV. –a > 0 36) If a < b & if c is any positive number, then __
a) I & III only a) ac < bc
b) II & IV only b) ac > bc
c) I & II only c) ac < bd
d) III & IV only d) none of these
37) If a < b & if c is any negative number, then ___
 a) ac < bc family of circles: x2 + y2 = c2, which is the solution
b) ac > bc of the differential equation x + y (dy / dx) = 0.
c) ac < bd a) Integral Curves
d) none of these b) Differential Curves
38) If 0 < a < b and 0 < c < d, then ___ c) Double Points
a) ac < bd d) Orthogonals
b) ac > bd 47) Find a, b, c which satisfies the hypothesis of
c) ab > cd Rolle’s theorem for f(x) = x2 - 1.
d) ab < cd a) a = 0; b = 1; c = 1/2
39) If a > b & b > c, then ___ b) a = -1; b = 1; c = 1/2
a) a > c c) a = -1; b = 0;c = 1/2
b) c > a d) a = -1; b = 1; c = 0
c) a > b is positive 48) A rectangle is inscribed in a square so that each
d) a > b is negative vertex of the rectangle is at the trisection point of
40) If a > b, then a + c > b + c, and a – c > b – c if c different sides of the square. The ratio of the area
is of the rectangle to that of the square is ___.
a) subtracted from a only a) 7:72
b) any real number b) 2:7
c) added to b only c) 4:9
d) subtracted form b only d) 5:9
41) If a > b and c > d, then ___ 49) An integer greater than one that has no integral
a) a + d > b + c factors except itself and one is called ___
b) a + c > b + d number.
c) a + b > c + d a) Prime
d) none of these b) Irrational
42) If a > b & if c is any positive number, then c) Transcendental
a) ac < bc d) Differential
b) ac = bc 50) Find a number “c” which satisfies the conclusion
c) ab > ac of the “Mean Value Theorem” for f(x) = 1/x, a=2 and
d) ac > bc b = 4.
43) If a > b & c is any negative number, then ___ a) √5
a) ac < bc b) 2 √3
b) ac = bc c) 7 √2
c) ab > ac d) 2 √2
d) ac > bc
44) In mathematical logic, there are three traditional
laws of thought to exemplify something
fundamental on the way, we think. If we say that
something cannot be TRUE and FALSE all at the
same time, this law is called the Law of
____________.
a) Contradiction
b) Excluded Middle
c) Identity
d) Subaltern
45) Felicito draws three balls in succession (without
replacement), from a box containing five (5) Red
Balls, Six (6) Yellow Balls, Seven (7) Green
Balls. The probability of drawing the balls in the
order Red, Yellow and Green is _____
a) 0.2894
b) 0.3894
c) 0.4289
d) 0.3489
46) A family of curves whose equations are the
solutions of a given differential equation, i.e. the
 MOCK BOARD EXAM ANSWERS (Mathematics) Sol’n: Aremaining = ½ Aoriginal
2 2 2 2
1. A A ∪ B = {1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16} π r = ½ π (6) ; π (6 – z) = π (6) / 2
2. C 7 and 14 6 – z = √ 18; z = 1.757
Sol’n: Let: x and y be the numbers 13. B 36%
2
Condition 1: x + y → Equation 1 Sol’n: A1 = area of original circle = π R
Condition 2: x = 2y → Sub to Eq. 1 r = reduced radius of circle = 0.8 R
2y + y = 21; 3y = 21; y = 7 2 2
A2 = π (0.8) = 0.64π R = 0.64 A1 or 64%A1
But x = 2y = 2 (7) = 14 % reduction = 100% - 64% = 36%
The numbers are 1 and 14 14. D 150
3. D 3 Sol’n: dodecagon = 12 sided polygon
Sol’n: (x + 3) / 10 = (3x – 2) / 8 γ = [(n – 2) 180°] / n = [(12 – 2) (180°)] / 12 = 150°
8x + 24 = 30x – 20 15. C 24.5
22x = 44; x = 2 Sol’n: 4x + 4y = 50 ← sum of perimeters of the two
2x – 1 = 2(2) – 1 squares. Divide by 4.
2x – 1 = 3 x + y = 12.5 → Eq. 1
2 2
4. B 126 720 x + y = 100 ← sum of area. Substitute Eq. 1
th 2 2
Sol’n: in the binomial formula, for the 5 term, r = 4 (12.5 – y) + y = 100
n-r r 2 2
(r + 1)th term = nCr a b 156.25 – 25 + y + y = 100
th 12-4 4 2
5 term = 12 c4 x (4y) 2y –25y + 56.25 = 0
th 8 4 2
5 term = {[12 (11) (10)(9)] / 4!} (x) (4y) y = [25 ± √ 25 – 4 (2)(556.25)] / 2 (2)
th 8 4
5 term = 126 720 x y y = 2.94 → Substitute to Eq. 1
5. A 4 x = 12.5 – y = 12.5 – 2.94 = 9.06
Sol’n: Geometric progression – series of numbers the 4x – 4y = 4 (9.06) + 4 (2.94) = 24.48
ratio of any two consecutive terms is constant 16. D b is less than a
That is: (10x – 4) / (2x + 4) = (2x + 4) / x 17. C 1/8
2 2 3
10x – 4x = 4x + 16x + 16 Sol’n: Let: V1 = original volume of cube = x
2 3 3
6x – 20x – 16 = 0 → divide by 2 V2 = (x/2) = (1/8) x
2
3x – 10x – 8 = 0 18. B 33.75
2 2 2
x=4 Sol’n: A = 225 cm (1m/100 cm) = 0.0225m
6. A 65.4° or 1.1416 radian V = A x L = 0.0225 (1.5)
3 3
Sol’n: 180° = π radian V = 0.03375 m (1000 liters / 1m ) = 33.75 liters
2
Thus: (180°- φ) = π r = 1.1416 19. B 3053.63
7. C B∩C=0 Sol’n: A great circle is one whose radius is the same
8. D 16 and 30 as that of the sphere: C = 2 π R; 18π = 2πR; R = 9
3 3 3
Sol’n: By Pythagorean theorem: Volume = (4/3) πR = (4/3) π (9) = 3053.63 m
2 2 2
x + (x + 14) = 34 20. D 56%
2 2 st 3
x + x + 28x + 196 = 1156 Sol’n: Volume of 1 sphere = (4/3) π R1
2 nd 3
2x + 28 x – 960 = 0 → divide by 2 Volume of 2 sphere = (4/3) π (1.16R1)
2
x + 14x – 480 = 0 nd
Volume of 2 sphere = (1.56) (4/3) π R13
2 nd st
x = [-14 ± √14 – 4(1) (-480)] / 2(1) Volume of 2 sphere = 1.56 x Volume of 1
x = 16 and 30 sphere
9. D π/5 Thus, increase in volume is 56%
Sol’n: csc x + cot x = 3 21. C a = b
22. A x = -4 y
(1/sin x) + (cos x / sin x) = 3 → multiply by sin x
1 + cos x = 3 sin x Sol’n:
By trial and error: x = π / 5 focus
a=4 a=4
10. C 45°, 135°, 225°, 315°
2 2
Sol’n: cos A = 1 – cos A x
2
2 cos A = 1
2 directrix
cos A = ½; cos A = ± √ ½
A = inv cos ± √ ½ = 45°, 135°, 225°, 315°
11. B positive
12. D 1.76
 2
y = 16x; (y – 0) = 16 (x – 0) 37. B ac > bc
By inspection: Vertex is at V (0, 0) 38. A ac < bd
4a = 16; a = 4 39. A a > c
By inspection, the equation of the directrix is at: 40. B any real number
x = -4 41. B a + c > b + d
23. C 8/3 42. D ac > bc
2 2
Sol’n: 9x + 9y = 16 → divide by 9 43. A ac < bc
2 2 2
x + y = 16/9 = (4/3) → circle whose r = 4/3 44. A Contradiction
d = diameter = 2r = 2 (4/3) = 8/3 45. C 0.4289
24. D 2x + y + 1 = 0 46. A Integral Curves
Sol’n: By definition of slope: 47. D a = -1; b = 1; c = 0
m = (y2 – y1) / (x2 – x1) = (y – y1) / (x – x1) To satisfy the hypothesis of Rolle’s Theorem:
m = (5 – 3) / (-3 + 2) = (y – 3) / (x + 2) f(a) = f(b) = 0, f is continuous on (a, b).
2
m = 2 / -1 = (y – 3) / (x + 3) Qf (x) = x - 1 = (x+1)(x -1);
-2x – 4 = y – 3; 2x + y + 1 = 0 Therefore: f(-1) = f(1) = 0; a =-1; b=1
25. C (2, -3) f’ (x) 2x; f’(c) = 0, c ε (-1, 1); 2c = 0 and
Sol’n: Principle: At the vertex, slope of the tangent finally c = 0
2
line, dy/dt = 0; y = x – 4x + 1 → take d/dt of both sides 48. C 4:9
dy/dt = 2x – 4; 0 = 2x – 4 Let x = length of each side of the square;
x = 2 → substitute to the equation of the parabola W = Width of the inscribed rectangle and
y = 22 – 4(2) + 1 L = Length of the inscribed rectangle.
2
Thus, the vertex is a point (2, -3) The area of the square is As (x) .
26. A a is positive and –a is negative By Pythagorean Theorem, the rectangle’s length and
27. B 4 width are:
2 2
Sol’n: M = lim (x + 2) (x –2) W = √(x/3) + (x/3) = (x / 3) √2 and
x→2 2 2
x–2 L = √ [(2/3)(x)] + [(2/3)(x)] = (2x /3) √2
M = lim (x +2) The area of the inscribed rectangle is
x →2
Ar = (L)(W) = [(2x/3) √ 2 ] [(x / 3) √ 2 ] =
2
M=2+2=4 (4/9 )(x)
28. B - tan x *The ratio of the areas = Ar /As
2 2
Sol’n: y = ln cos x = [(4/9)(x) ] / (x) = 4 / 9
dy / dt = 1 / cos x (-sin x) = -tan x 49. A Prime
29. D sec x 50. D 2 √ 2
2
Sol’n: d / dx (y + ln (cos x) = 0) y = f(x) = 1/x and y’ = -1 / x f(b) = 1/4 and
y’ + (-sin x / cos x) = 0 f(a) = 1/2. By the “Mean Value Theorem”:
y’ = tan x f’(c)(b -a) = f(b) - f(a) or f’(c) (4-2) = 1/4 -1/2;
2
d/dy (y’ = tan x) f’(c)(2) = -1/4 or f’(c) = -1/8 = 1/ (c)
2
2 3/2 2 3/2
ρ = [1 + (tan x) ] / y” = [1 + ( tan x) ] / sec x
2 Since(c) = 8; c = 2 √ 2
2 3/2 2 3 2
ρ = (sec x) / sec x = (sec x) / sec x = sec x
30. B x = 2y
Sol’n: The normal to a circle passes thru the center.
2 2
By inspection, the circle x + y = 1 has its center at (0,
0). Thus the line passes thru (0, 0) and (2, 1). By the two
(2) point from: m = (y2 –y1) / (x2 – x1) = (y – y1) / (x – x1)
(1 – 0) / (2 – 0) = (y – 0 ) / (x – 0)
x = 2y
31. A a < c
4
32. A (1/12) (3t – 1) + c
Sol’n: Let: x =∫ (3t – 1) dt
3

x = 1/3∫ (3t – 1) 3 dt
3
4 4
x = 1/3 [(3t – 1) / 4] + c = [(3t – 1) / 12] + c
33. C -4 (1 + i)
Sol’n: Change (1 + i) to polar form
(1 + i) = √ 2 ∠ 45°
n n
recall (r ∠ θ) = r ∠ θ
5 5 2
(1 + i) = (√ 2 ∠45°) = (√ 2) ∠ 5 (45°)
5
(1 + i) = 5.657∠225° = 5.657(cos 225° + isin 225°)
5
(1 + i) = -4 – 4i = -4 (1 + i)
34. D any real number
35. B a + b < b + d
36. A ac < bc